Visa & Immigration Sponsor Licence Compliance: A refresher

🏷️ £90-180, with additional tickets from £45
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Course outline:

Understanding Your Duties as a UKVI Student Sponsor: A Guide for Schools

Compliance with UKVI sponsor licence duties is a whole-school responsibility—one that extends well beyond the Child Student visa application process. Whether you’re new to international student sponsorship or looking to refresh your knowledge, this session will provide the essential overview required to ensure your school remains compliant and inspection-ready.

This practical and informative session is designed to help key school staff understand the scope of their responsibilities, the risks of non-compliance, and how to implement effective systems that meet UKVI requirements.

Training topics will include:

• What it means to be a UKVI licensed sponsor
• Managing your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) allocation and Basic Compliance Assessment (BCA)
• Monitoring, reporting, and record-keeping responsibilities
• Practical tips to prepare for a successful UKVI inspection

Learning outcomes: 

By the end of the session, participants will:

• Understand the key roles and responsibilities of being a UKVI sponsor
• Gain confidence in their current knowledge or establish a strong foundation for further learning
• Recognise the compliance risks and the implications of failing to meet UKVI requirements
• Learn practical strategies to assess, adapt, and improve sponsor-related record-keeping and reporting systems

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This event will be held jointly with:

Speaker:

Kate Hollyer, Executive Director (Legal), BSA Group and Director, BSA Legal Services Ltd

Kate is a qualified solicitor with over 14 years’ experience in UK immigration law, she supports members with all immigration matters. Before joining BSA in 2022, Kate was Partner and Head of Department at a leading UK law firm. Having lived in boarding houses since 2014 with her Housemaster husband, Kate brings a unique insight into boarding life.